NYLA Game Lab workshops
March 17, 2009 8:14 am UncategorizedNYLA is pleased to announce the newest Institute offering, “Games in
Libraries: A Playful Introduction.” Please see below for details and
registration information. Space is limited, so register soon to secure
your spot. More information at http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=141
Games in Libraries: A Playful Introduction
Using Gaming Programs to Attract and Engage Users of All Ages
Thursday, April 16, 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rochester Regional Library Council - Fairport, NY
Monday, April 20, 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saratoga Springs Public Library - Saratoga Springs, NY
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Nassau Library System - Uniondale, NY
Thursday, May 7, 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Baldwinsville Public Library - Baldwinsville, NY
Join Dr. Scott Nicholson, Associate Professor at the School of
Information Studies at Syracuse University, in this day-long workshop
about Gaming in Libraries. During this workshop, participants will
learn:
• How libraries across the country are introducing gaming and
policies that govern gaming
• What board, card, and video games might be appropriate for using in
their library
• How to present these games in gaming programs for different age
groups
• Ways to assess gaming programs
• How different types of games are played through hands-on activities
Schedule:
9:30 – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 - 12:00 AM: Formal Program:
- What is Gaming? How and why are libraries integrating gaming?
- Different types of Gaming Experiences
- Presenting and Assessing Gaming Programs
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM: Orientation to the Library Game Lab of Syracuse and
Hands-On Gaming Experiences
About the Presenter:
Scott Nicholson is the Chief Scientist of the Library Game Lab of
Syracuse and hosts the Games in Libraries podcast. He has been
engaged with gaming for over 30 years and has designed several
published games. In addition, his research is focused on the
assessment of library services and has been working with the American
Library Association to develop assessment tools for gaming programs.
For the last three years, he has been the host of the video series
Board Games with Scott and is one of the co-host of the On Board Games
podcast. In addition, he is the founder of the Games and Gaming
Members Initiative Group for the American Library Association.
This full-day workshop is $85 for NYLA members and $120 for non-
members.
Contact the NYLA Office with questions about this program
1-800-252-6952 Ext. 102